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HONORABLE MENTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An official recognition of merit
Example:
although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention
Synonyms:
honorable mention; mention
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("honorable mention" is a kind of...):
accolade; award; honor; honour; laurels (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction)